Dan Critchlow Archives: 12/2022

In light of recent calls to play Gabriel Martinelli centrally in Gabriel Jesus’ absence, Mikel Arteta has explained his thinking on that possibility.

Arsenal and Newcastle United are the latest clubs to enter the race for Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda, according to a report.

Emile Smith Rowe is unlikely to be fit in time for Arsenal to face West Ham United on Boxing Day, as the club remain cautious with him.

Michael Appleton has praised Charlie Patino for rising to the challenges put to him on loan, and he says both Arsenal and Blackpool are happy with the loanee’s progress.

The Premier League haven’t made a decision on the introduction of semi-automated offsides next season, but they are pushing to trial temporary concussion subs.

Diego Simeone has confirmed that Arsenal-linked Matheus Cunha has a deal in place to leave Atletico Madrid, as the striker prepares to join Wolves.

Journalists have continued to play down reports that Cedric Soares’ departure to Fulham is advanced, with the player continuing to feature for Arsenal in friendlies.

Arsenal played their final friendly of the World Cup break against Luton Town on Wednesday, with Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli returning to the pitch.

PSV centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, on loan from Everton, believes Bukayo Saka is the best player he’s ever faced on the pitch.

Arsenal-linked Matheus Cunha is holding a medical ahead of a move to Wolves, with a deal reportedly agreed with Atletico Madrid.

Though Fulham indeed lead the race to sign Cedric Soares, reports from Arsenal correspondents suggest it’s not close just yet.

Arsenal are set to play one final friendly against Luton Town on Wednesday, a behind-closed-doors match to close out their preparations.

Though Arsenal did discuss internally a deal for Palmeiras’ Danilo over the summer, they haven’t held any negotiations for the player.

Michael Oliver will referee Arsenal’s first game back against West Ham United, with the Premier League confirming the officials for the next three Gunners games.

WhoScored have named Bukayo Saka as their u23 Player of the World Cup, as well as including him in their u23 Team of the Tournament.

William Saliba travelled with the France squad to receive a welcome from the fans in Paris, following their World Cup finish as runners-up.

Fulham are now close to sealing the signing of Cedric Soares from Arsenal, according to a report.

Arsenal kicked off their FA Youth Cup campaign with a big win over Millwall on Monday, with many seemingly boosted by their first-team involvement.

Arsenal are weighing up a potential move for Matheus Cunha, as the club consider how to deal with the absence of Gabriel Jesus.

Arsenal links to Nicolo Zaniolo have been shot down as quickly as they appeared, with the Gunners not in negotiations for the 23-year-old.